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Centre for Peace and Security

Drawing on a strong track record of research in security, peacebuilding, trust and social relations, the centre exemplifies Coventry University’s long-standing commitment to research that makes a strong impact on society and on the quality of life of ordinary people worldwide.

The Centre for Peace and Security is distinctive both in terms of the research undertaken and the approaches used. It is a truly multi-disciplinary centre, drawing from academic disciplines, knowledge and skills across the social sciences and beyond, we tackle many of the most critical and sensitive contemporary challenges.

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Health Access for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Coventry

We are hosting a Festival of Social Science event to share findings from the Health Access for Refugees and Asylum Seekers Programme pilot, delivered in collaboration with Coventry City Council’s Migration Team.

The Exchange series

Our webinar series, Research Insights papers, podcasts, seminars, and conferences present thought provoking research to connect academic and policy audiences.

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Gain a postgraduate qualification as a member of the CPS community

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Research Themes

Discover the six research themes that define our research focus

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Protective Security Lab

Protecting people, places, and organisations by applying research to security risks and problems

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Coventry University researcher using science fiction to help Ministry of Defence prepare for the next century

26 February 2026

A Coventry University researcher has created a collection of science fiction stories designed to spark fresh thinking about the future of defence and security over the next 100 years.